Job DetailsJob LocationThe Potomac School - McLean, VAPosition TypeTemporaryEducation Level4 Year DegreeJob CategoryEducationDescriptionThe Potomac School seeks an Intermediate School History Teacher to fill an anticipated long-term substitute role for the fall of 2024. This position reports to the Head of the Intermediate School and is responsible for teaching four classes of history. Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach assigned curriculum, correct assignments, administer tests, evaluate students' progress, inform parents of progress.
- Work collaboratively with departmental teams in developing curriculum and assessing students.
- Keep attendance records; maintain discipline in the classroom.
- Participate in faculty and professional meetings and teacher training workshops as appropriate.
- Be organized, dependable, patient and creative.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Experience teaching History, preferably at the Middle School level.
- Ability to motivate and communicate effectively with students and understand their educational and emotional needs.
- Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other teachers, support staff, parents and members of the community.
- Ability to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences in students and utilize a variety of teaching methods to support student learning.
In striving to fulfill its mission, The Potomac School seeks many different voices, viewpoints, and backgrounds. We recognize that differences are a source of strength, and we know that everyone is enriched when each person's contributions and perspectives are valued